2012 Mazda Mazda6 Recalls

All 2012 Mazda Mazda6 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

March 14th, 2014

NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V114000
Manufacturer: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 7214C
Manufactured Begin Date: September 14th, 2009
Manufactured End Date: May 2nd, 2011
Date of Owner Notification: April 30th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, through May 2, 2011, and equipped with 2.5L engine. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.

Consequence Summary:
Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module and inspect and clean the canister vent line. If a web was found in the line, the fuel tank and check valve on canister vent line will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number associated with this campaign is 7214C.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

September 25th, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V425000
Manufacturer: Mazda Motor Corp.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 7013I
Manufactured Begin Date: February 4th, 2008
Manufactured End Date: August 24th, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: October 29th, 2013

Defect Summary:
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.

Consequence Summary:
If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.

Corrective Summary:
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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